Mocking the 2014 NFL draft has been a tough task. The problem is that no one knows what the Houston Texans will do with their #1 overall pick. Though most "experts" have dubbed Jadeveon Clowney the consensus #1 pick, I becoming more and more convinced that the Texans will go in another direction. Though Clowney is supposedly one the greatest pass-rush prospects in NFL draft history, he had only three sacks last season for South Carolina. He also doesn't appear to be a good fit in Romeo Crennel's 3-4 defensive scheme. Furthermore, there are well documented concerns about his work ethic. Bill O'Brien has two assistants on their staff from the South Carolina program, who are very familiar with Clowney. So, my guess is:

1.) Houston Texans: OLB Khalil Mack, Buffalo: What a tough decision Bill O'Brien has, so early in hid tenure as head coach. With Clowney and Johnny Football available, taking Mack is sure to be an unpopular decision. Nonetheless, it appears to be the right move. I'm bothered that his college head coach, Steve Spurrier, initially gave Clowney a lukewarm endorsement. I'm also very concerned over Clowney's lack of production last year. Rather than being the second coming of Lawrence Taylor, he appears to be a John Abraham type player at best...and may end up being a situational player. With regards to Mack, he seems to fit in the Crennel scheme like a glove, and appears to be an every down player. As for trading down, O'Brien likely realizes that he will lose the opportunity to add Mack or Johnny Football, by so doing;

2.) Jacksonville Jaguars from St. Louis Rams (Jags trade their 6th and 70th overall picks in 2014, plus a 2nd round pick in 2015): DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina: The RG III trade continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Rams. They gain extra picks by trading down just one spot, and still get the player they wanted;

3.) St. Louis Rams: OT Greg Robinson, Auburn: St. Louis floated the idea of going QB here, partly in hopes of drumming up another trade-down, and partly because they are considering moving on from QB Sam Bradford. Yet, they wisely move to solidify their OL;

8.) Minnesota Vikings: LB C.J. Mosely, Alabama: The Vikings won't repeat the mistake they made in 2012 in reaching for a QB (Christian Ponder);

9.) Dallas Cowboys from Oakland Raiders Cowboys trade their 16th and 47th overall picks to Raiders): DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh: Cowboys pay a high price to add Donald, who is a perfect fit for their defensive scheme;

10.) Detroit Lions: CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State: Gilbert is perhaps the best CB in this draft class. As a bonus, he's also a great kick returner;

12.) NY Giants: OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan: Tough choice here between Lewan and TE Eric Ebron. But, Job One is to protect Eli Manning, and Lewan is a safer pick. The Giants see him as the second coming of Jumbo Elliott;

13.) St. Louis Rams: CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State: Tough choice for the Rams, who choose a CB over help at safety;

21.) Cleveland Browns from Green Bay Packers (Cleveland trades their 26th and 71st overall picks to Packers): QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M: Johnny Football slips out of the top 20, but the Browns stop the slide;

28.) Carolina Panthers: OT Morgan Moses, Virginia: As badly as the Panthers need WRs, they need an OT even more;

29.) Arizona Cardinals from New England Patriots (Cards trade their 52nd, 84th, and 120th overall picks to Patriots in 2014, and a 2nd round pick in 2015): QB Derek Carr, Fresno State: QB Carson Palmer is near the end of the line. Cards look to groom Carr as his replacement. If the Pats had kept this pick, Stephon Tuitt would have likely been their choice;

30.) Kansas City Chiefs from San Francisco 49ers: DE/DT Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame: Replaces 3-4 DE Tyson Jackson, who left through free agency;

33.) Houston Texans: QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville: I don't like this pick, and don't see Teddy as ever evolving into a franchise QB. Jimmy Garoppolo is likely a better prospect. But, Houston needs a QB, so they'll likely take one of these guys;

34.) Washington Redskins: OG/OT Joel Bitonio, Nevada: Redskins must fortify their OL in order to keep the fragile RG3 healthy;

60.) Carolina Panthers: WR Cody Latimer, Indiana: Slid a bit, since he was recovering from foot surgery. But, that didn't stop him from running a 4.41 forty, and having a vertical jump of 39" at The Combine. Big receiver with the potential to develop into a homerun hitter;

61.) Kansas City Chiefs (from the San Francisco 49ers): WR Allen Robinson, Penn State: Tall WR who hopefully will make life a lot easier for QB Alex Smith;

62.) New England Patriots: OT/OG Jack Mewhort, Ohio State: Typical BB pick...a tough guy who no one has heard of. Team captain who played both OG and OT positions at Ohio State. The Patriots badly need an infusion of youth, and an upgrade on the interior of their OL. Mewhort could eventually be the heir apparent to Logan Mankins;

Not sure why you started off with the very unlikely Houston pick right at the top!!!!!

I am not sure about how I feel regarding the Pats trade: is this enough value? Should it have forced a 1st next year at least? Are we putting off too much by not taking a player here who might have a real impact this year (Tuitt, or Nix, or Hageman for example)?

If BB feels that someone available late in round 2 is JUST A GOOD as the guys he would get here then sure. But it is more of a crap shoot later in the draft.

Sorry that it took so long to post this...but I time with this new format. I like the trade that I hypothesized the Pats making. Keep in mind that this is a very deep draft. We'll see what happens on Thursday night!

Not sure why you started off with the very unlikely Houston pick right at the top!!!!!

I am not sure about how I feel regarding the Pats trade: is this enough value? Should it have forced a 1st next year at least? Are we putting off too much by not taking a player here who might have a real impact this year (Tuitt, or Nix, or Hageman for example)?

If BB feels that someone available late in round 2 is JUST A GOOD as the guys he would get here then sure. But it is more of a crap shoot later in the draft.

RESPONSE: I'll be surprised if the Texans draft Clowney at #1, and keep him. I just think that Billy O'Brien wants more than a great 4-3 DE prospect, when his team plays a 3-4, and he wants a QB. The Texans will have to adjust their defensive schemes if they keep Clowney. I can't see Clowney making a successful transition to a 3-4 OLB.